OSHA Seeks Stakeholder Input On Potential New Regs Tackling Cell Tower Safety

OSHA is moving forward on the next steps toward a possible eventual rule that would address high rates of injuries and fatalities in the fast-growing communication tower industry, with the agency pointing to data showing 13 communication tower worker deaths in 2013, the deadliest year for tower workers since 2006. The agency on Tuesday formally asked the public for information about worker safety hazards in communication tower construction and maintenance activities. Industry has worked in concert with the agency in...